Christchurch

Family-Friendly Christchurch: 10 Must-Do Activities After the Rebuild

When my daughter Maya first spotted the cardboard cathedral in Christchurch, her eyes widened with that familiar sparkle I've come to recognize as her 'science brain' activating. 'Dad, how can cardboard hold up a whole building?' she asked. That question...

Christchurch on a Shoestring: How to Experience New Zealand's Garden City for Less

Returning to the city of my youth always feels like slipping into a comfortable pair of jeans – familiar yet somehow different each time. Christchurch has transformed dramatically since the devastating earthquakes of 2010 and 2011, emerging as a canvas...